Balanced Round Graduation - How To (3)

Step 12
Continue with parallel sections, using your
outline as a guide.

Step 13
Having established the weight on the
outline we move on to graduate the internal
shape.

Step 14
Each section is now elevated creating your
graduation and shape, which is determined
by the characteristics of the hair you are
working with, for example texture and
quality.

Step 15
We can clearly see how the graduation
extends and flows from the front into the
back, taking account of the ear area.

Step 16
Next cross check your shape diagonally.
Notice how chosen angle of the hair and the
position of the section is tailored to this
particular head shape.

Step 17
Repeat the process on the other side.
Notice how Stacey is working from wet to
dry embracing the natural texture.

Step 18
Stacey now moves to the top area, initially
working with slightly curved horizontal
sections.
Comb the hair forwards on to the eye line,
and using tension point a curved outline,
starting in the centre and moving out.
Notice how the curved line drops below the
previous side panels in order to leave room
to connect the fringe and the sides
separately, this counteracts the weakness
of the temple area.